Recall 11V539 covers 420,326 2004-2006 Toyota vehicles for a crankshaft pulley defect. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 420,326 2004-2006 Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Sienna, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RX330, ES330, and Rx Hybrid vehicles under recall 11V539 because the crankshaft pulley adhesive is inadequate. If the pulley ring shifts, the power steering pump belt can detach, causing loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort; the dealer repair will be free once Toyota makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The crankshaft pulley on affected 2004-2006 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, ES330, RX330, and Rx Hybrid vehicles is mounted at the end of the crankshaft. It helps drive engine accessories through the belt system, and its rubber damper absorbs twist and vibration as the engine runs.
In recall 11V539, vehicles equipped with the 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE engine received too little adhesive between the pulley's outer ring and the inner rubber damper. When that bond is weak, the outer ring can shift out of alignment and stop rotating correctly with the inner ring. That misalignment can create engine-area noise and turn on the battery discharge indicator light.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the pulley ring has shifted, the owner can notice noise from the engine area or see the battery discharge indicator light on the dash.
Who's affected?
Spans 9 model lines across the 2004-2006 model years, all tied to the same engine and engine cooling component category.
| 2005 Toyota Camry Solara | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2004 Toyota Camry | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2004 Lexus RX330 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2005 Lexus RX330 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2004 Lexus ES330 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2005 Lexus ES330 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2004 Toyota Sienna | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2005 Toyota Camry | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2004 Toyota Camry Solara | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2004 Toyota Avalon | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 420,326 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached power steering pump belt can cause loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, which raises crash risk. If steering effort changes suddenly, slow down, move out of traffic, and contact a dealer before continuing. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2006 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, ES330, RX330, or Rx Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask whether the crankshaft-pulley inspection and replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V539 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one, or bring your VIN and the recall number if you no longer have the notice.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Watch for engine noise or a battery warning light, and use extra care because steering effort can increase if the power-steering belt detaches.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician checks the crankshaft pulley to see whether it came from the U.S. supplier covered by the recall. When that pulley is installed, the technician replaces it with a new pulley. The final dealer repair will be free once available for the VIN, with parts and labor covered by the recall. The crankshaft pulley sits at the front of the engine and helps drive accessory belts, so this inspection focuses on the pulley itself and the replacement part Toyota specified.
Timeline
| November 9, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V539?
Recall 11V539 covers 420,326 2004-2006 Toyota vehicles with crankshaft pulley adhesive that was not applied adequately. The pulley outer ring can become misaligned, causing noise, a battery discharge warning light, or loss of power steering assist. Toyota dealers will inspect the pulley and replace it for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2004-2006 Toyota vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, ES330, RX330, or Rx Hybrid is included in recall 11V539. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the crankshaft pulley inspection. Reference recall 11V539 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost, and Toyota's remedy says dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley with a new one at no charge when the recalled supplier part is identified.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V539?
The safety risk is loss of power steering assist. If the crankshaft pulley outer ring becomes misaligned, the belt for the power steering pump can detach from the pulley. That can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and increase crash risk under NHTSA campaign 11V539.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for engine-area noise or the battery discharge indicator light. Toyota's filing says those signs can happen when the pulley outer ring is misaligned and no longer rotates properly with the inner ring. If you see either sign, call a Toyota dealer and reference recall 11V539.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V539000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V539 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V539000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →